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Today’s show is bittersweet as we bid farewell to our beloved co-host, Evelyn Coleman. She’s been instrumental in shaping our conversations and challenging our perspectives. We’ll reflect on Evelyn’s impact on the podcast, share lessons from her career, and discuss the ways automated testing is about so much more than just code. Press play for an episode of insights, farewells, and of course, a little humor.

Stay connected with Evelyn Coleman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-coleman/

Join us as we discuss:

02:00 Balancing value exchange in relationships

03:00 Asking for advice

07:30 Meeting people where they’re at

10:00 Encouragements for testers

12:00 Fun podcast memories

14:45 The importance of people in testing

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To shift or not to shift – that is the question.

If you’ve been around the software development world lately, you’ve likely heard of shift-left – the practice of integrating testing, security, and operations early in the software development lifecycle to detect issues early. 

This approach is meant to be a win-win-win – saving time, money, and headaches. But is it as great in practice as it sounds in theory? In this episode, we debate the real-world benefits of shift-left and get to the heart of the issue: testing well.

Join us as we discuss:

01:15 Defining shift-left

02:00 Disadvantages of shift-left

05:50 Advantages of shift-left

06:50 Continuous testing

08:00 No-shift testing

11:00 The purpose of testing

13:00 Platform engineering

14:45 The answer to the testing debate

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Back in the 2000s, code lived in one execution thread. Database queries, user interactions, and data pipelines were all managed by the same processes. 

The problem? Everything was interconnected and interdependent. Fixing one thing might break another. Releases were all or nothing.

We call this monolith hell. Your ticket out? Microservices.

In this episode, we explain the problem with monoliths, the benefits of microservices, and risks to consider. And to make it extra fun, we’re doing it game show style. You’ll learn the pros and cons of different architecture approaches with analogies to help the information stick.

Join us as we discuss:

01:30 The problem with monolithic architecture

05:10 Deploying microservices independently

05:40 Sauce Orchestrate and Docker

06:50 Managing communication between applications

07:35 Avoiding conflicts using microservices

10:00 Service mesh design pattern

11:00 Drawbacks of microservices

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Are we in an AI bubble?

We can't stop talking about AI in tech. It's at every conference and in every startup pitch. But is the rest of the world as enamored as we are?

In this conversation, we explore AI’s impact beyond the echo chamber of the tech industry. We look at attitudes toward AI in other spaces, from healthcare to finance, weighing the risks and benefits of its application. We also look to the future, questioning whether we’ve reached the limits of AI given compute power constraints.

Press play for our hot takes and share yours on social media or by emailing [email protected].

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Imagine a world where every piece of digital content can be verified and traced back to its source. Lindsay Walker, Product Lead at Starling Lab for Data Integrity, walks us through the emerging tools that could make this possible. 

While AI tools hold incredible potential for good, Lindsay also warns against threats and countermeasures needed to keep our virtual representations safe. She emphasizes the need to build provenance into tools, discusses blockchain use cases, and shares systems that implement hashes for security.

Tune in to hear how the partnership between human intellect and cutting-edge technology can create a trustworthy digital society.

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On this thrilling LIVE session of 'Test Case Scenario' our esteemed host Jason Baum is accompanied by co-hosts Nikolay Advolodkin, Evelyn Coleman, and Marcus Merrell.  

With special guests, open-source advocates, Diego Molina, Christian Bromann, and Titus Fortner, we explore topics such as ownership, governance, and the sustainability of open-source projects. From the widespread adoption of Selenium to the strategic involvement of nonprofit entities in ensuring project integrity, this episode is essential listening for industry professionals keen on staying at the forefront of software and automated testing frameworks.

Join us for a spirited discussion on the transformative potential of AI in development, the growing importance of browser and cloud-based testing platforms, and the pivotal role of community-driven initiatives in shaping the modern landscape of software testing.

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Join 'Test Case Scenario' with Scott McAllister, Developer Advocate at ngrok. Explore ngrok's innovative approach to securing and exposing local services online, aiding businesses like restaurants with seamless order integrations. Learn how ngrok differs from traditional VPNs, saving developers time while ensuring security through OAuth integration.

Discover the growing role of AI in development, including tools like Chat GPT for code generation and troubleshooting. Hear Scott's journey from software engineering to developer advocacy, alongside a lively discussion on wearable tech trends like the Apple Vision Pro.

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Discover how Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) and quality assurance (QA) bolster cybersecurity in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Join us on this episode of Test Case Scenario as we uncover strategies to enhance defenses against cyber threats with special guest, Karen Laiacona Frazier, Senior Director QA at Unqork. 

Learn how CICD and QA play crucial roles in fortifying software security, ensuring robust protection throughout development. 

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Get ready to debunk testing myths with Ross Radford in the latest 'Test Case Scenario' episode!

Ross, Director of Software Engineering at BarSign, joins Jason, Nikolay, Marcus, and Evelyn, as they banter about the roles of testing in professional workflow and management, how to communicate the importance of testing to leadership, and the question of speed versus thorough testing.

We even get a sneak peek into an upcoming must-read, 'Software Testing for Managers,' by Ross himself!

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Where do you start when testing dating apps? What are the unique challenges in developing dating apps? Are there any similarities with other “matchmaking services” apps like Uber or RetailMeNot? Let’s find out! 

On this very special episode of Test Case Scenario, we celebrate Valentine’s Day by talking all about dating apps and how to test them! With our host Jason Baum and panelists Evelyn Coleman and Marcus Merrell, we explore best practices for testing dating apps, how to optimize their conversion rates, and play an on-the-spot guessing game to lay out the similarities between dating apps and ridesharing services like Uber.

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